The founder of electric semitruck maker Nikola Motor is standing trial on fraud charges related to statements he made about the company’s technology and products. Go to Source
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Ferrari just revealed its first-ever 4-door model, a high-riding and powerful sports car called the Purosangue
Ferrari’s new Purosangue is an SUV-like sports model, with four doors and a powerful V12 engine. Go to Source
Why Toyota – the world’s largest automaker – isn’t all-in on electric vehicles
Toyota doesn’t believe battery-electric vehicles are the only solution to producing more sustainable vehicles and achieving carbon neutrality. Go to Source
How the U.S. got hooked on big cars — despite their downsides
American cars are big — from classic Cadillacs to today’s full-size SUVs and full-size pickups. Go to Source
Ford expands hands-free driving system to $40,000 Lincoln Corsair crossover
The 2023 Corsair, starting at about $40,000, will be the lowest-priced vehicle in the company to offer the technology. Go to Source
Why urban streets around the world are going car-free
Some city streets around the world are going car-free to make way for pedestrian plazas. Walkability is gaining popularity, especially with younger generations. Go to Source
Tesla could start building a lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas this year
Tesla said the plant would be focused on the development of “battery-grade lithium hydroxide” and be “the first of its kind in North America.” Go to Source
Chinese electric car giant BYD plans to build a factory in Thailand
Chinese electric car and battery giant BYD is planning to build its first wholly invested passenger car factory outside China — in Thailand. Go to Source
Here’s what Tesla execs told Gigafactory employees Thursday night about plans and management changes
Leaked audio from Tesla internal meeting confirms VP of Gigafactory Operations Chris Lister has left the company Go to Source
TikTok challenge spurs rise in thefts of Kia, Hyundai cars
A dangerous challenge spreading on TikTok has thieves targeting certain makes and models of 2010-2021 Kia and Hyundai vehicles. Go to Source